Enrollment
841
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Lyndhurst High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyndhurst High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340921000568
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyndhurst High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyndhurst High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyndhurst High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyndhurst High School
Lyndhurst High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, enrolling 841 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 15.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 841 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students) and Roosevelt School (295 students) alongside Lyndhurst High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyndhurst High School compares
Lyndhurst High School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Lyndhurst High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyndhurst Public School District, which includes Lyndhurst High School.
$22,157
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 24.1%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lyndhurst High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyndhurst High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~841 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lyndhurst High School
How many students attend Lyndhurst High School?
Lyndhurst High School has 841 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lyndhurst, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyndhurst High School?
15.5% of students at Lyndhurst High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyndhurst High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyndhurst High School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyndhurst High School?
Lyndhurst High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyndhurst High School rank among public schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lyndhurst on the city page.
Is Lyndhurst High School a good school?
Lyndhurst High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Lyndhurst High School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), Roosevelt School (295 students), and Jefferson School (256 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.
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